{"id":12033,"date":"2020-05-15T16:32:49","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T11:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=12033"},"modified":"2024-04-12T12:01:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T06:31:04","slug":"8-unique-facts-about-hari-raya-you-never-knew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/8-unique-facts-about-hari-raya-you-never-knew","title":{"rendered":"8 Unique Facts about Hari Raya You Never Knew"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/8-unique-facts-about-hari-raya-you-never-knew\/#Muslims_have_to_pay_taxes_zakat_during_Ramadan\" >Muslims have to pay taxes (zakat) during Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/8-unique-facts-about-hari-raya-you-never-knew\/#Fasting_is_one_of_Islams_five_pillars\" >Fasting is one of Islam\u2019s five pillars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/8-unique-facts-about-hari-raya-you-never-knew\/#Celebrations_begin_with_grave_visitations\" >Celebrations begin with grave visitations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/8-unique-facts-about-hari-raya-you-never-knew\/#Kongsi_Raya_is_for_real\" >Kongsi Raya is for real<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/8-unique-facts-about-hari-raya-you-never-knew\/#Pelita_oil_lamps_are_lit_to_attract_spirits\" >Pelita (oil lamps) are lit to attract spirits\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/8-unique-facts-about-hari-raya-you-never-knew\/#Muslims_wear_traditional_outfits_on_Hari_Raya\" >Muslims wear traditional outfits on Hari Raya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/8-unique-facts-about-hari-raya-you-never-knew\/#Ketupat_is_traditionally_served\" >Ketupat is traditionally served<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/8-unique-facts-about-hari-raya-you-never-knew\/#Children_receive_festive_money_Duit_Raya\" >Children receive festive money (Duit Raya)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hari Raya Puasa, also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, is one of the most celebrated occasions in the Singapore Muslim community. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan when Muslims fast for around 30 days and the start of a new month, Syawal. Ramadan is coming to an end, and Hari Raya preparations are in full swing in Singapore. If you are planning to celebrate Hari Raya with your friends and family, then here are some interesting facts that you should know about this festival. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muslims_have_to_pay_taxes_zakat_during_Ramadan\"><\/span><b>Muslims have to pay taxes (zakat) during Ramadan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12035 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Zakat-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Zakat\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Zakat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Zakat.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, compulsory annual taxes called zakat are to be contributed by Muslims during the month of Ramadan. It serves as the welfare contribution to poor and underprivileged individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fasting_is_one_of_Islams_five_pillars\"><\/span><b>Fasting is one of Islam\u2019s five pillars<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12036 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fasting-is-one-of-Islam\u2019s-five-pillars-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Fasting\" width=\"499\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fasting-is-one-of-Islam\u2019s-five-pillars-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fasting-is-one-of-Islam\u2019s-five-pillars-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fasting-is-one-of-Islam\u2019s-five-pillars-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fasting-is-one-of-Islam\u2019s-five-pillars-810x456.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Fasting-is-one-of-Islam\u2019s-five-pillars-1140x641.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramadan is the month of sacrifice when people refrain from smoking, drinking, sexual activities or any sinful behaviour. It is the time for sober repentance for Muslims when they cultivate self-discipline and help those who are in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celebrations_begin_with_grave_visitations\"><\/span><b>Celebrations begin with grave visitations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12037 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/visit-to-graves-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"visit to graves\" width=\"498\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/visit-to-graves-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/visit-to-graves.jpg 648w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muslims begin Hari Raya celebrations with a trip to the mosque for prayers. It is followed with a visit to graves of departed family members for offering prayers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kongsi_Raya_is_for_real\"><\/span><b>Kongsi Raya is for real<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12047 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kongsi-Raya-min-300x140.png\" alt=\"kongsi Raya\" width=\"518\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kongsi-Raya-min-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kongsi-Raya-min-768x357.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kongsi-Raya-min-1024x476.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kongsi-Raya-min-810x377.png 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kongsi-Raya-min-1140x530.png 1140w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kongsi-Raya-min.png 1189w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 1996 to 1998, Chinese New Year &amp; Hari Raya fell on the same week. Dual celebrations lead to the term \u2018Kongsi Raya\u2019 or \u2018Gongsi Raya.\u2019 The two festivals fostered close relationships between Muslims and Chinese in Singapore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pelita_oil_lamps_are_lit_to_attract_spirits\"><\/span><b>Pelita (oil lamps) are lit to attract spirits\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12040 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/oil-lamps-are-lit-to-attract-spirits--300x225.jpg\" alt=\" oil lamp\" width=\"491\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/oil-lamps-are-lit-to-attract-spirits--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/oil-lamps-are-lit-to-attract-spirits-.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil lamps, also known as pelita or panjut in Singapore, are lit from the 20<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> day of the Ramadan to attract spirits and angels. Lighting oil lamps are also known to bring blessings and positivity to people\u2019s home during the night of Lailatul Qadr.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muslims_wear_traditional_outfits_on_Hari_Raya\"><\/span><b>Muslims wear traditional outfits on Hari Raya<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12041 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/raya-family-outfit-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"raya-family outfit\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/raya-family-outfit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/raya-family-outfit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/raya-family-outfit-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/raya-family-outfit.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a part of the celebration, people wear traditional outfits during Hari Raya. Men wear songkok and sinjang while women wear baju kurong or kebaya.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ketupat_is_traditionally_served\"><\/span><b>Ketupat is traditionally served<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12042 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ketupat-is-traditionally-served-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Ketupat\" width=\"494\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ketupat-is-traditionally-served-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ketupat-is-traditionally-served-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ketupat-is-traditionally-served-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ketupat-is-traditionally-served-810x542.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ketupat-is-traditionally-served-1140x763.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Ketupat-is-traditionally-served.jpg 1360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On this auspicious festival, friends and relatives visit each other, exchange greetings, and relish delicious food. Ketupat is a type of dumpling made from rice packed inside a diamond-shaped container of woven palm leaf pouch. It is served as a dish during Hari Raya along with other traditional food items and also commonly used as a decorative object.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Children_receive_festive_money_Duit_Raya\"><\/span><b>Children receive festive money (Duit Raya)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12048 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Children-receive-festive-money-Duit-Raya-min-300x200.png\" alt=\"Duit Raya\" width=\"509\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Children-receive-festive-money-Duit-Raya-min-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Children-receive-festive-money-Duit-Raya-min-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Children-receive-festive-money-Duit-Raya-min-810x540.png 810w, https:\/\/blog.fnp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Children-receive-festive-money-Duit-Raya-min.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children receive duit raya in cute little colourful envelopes from older members of the family after seeking forgiveness. You no longer receive this festive money once you start earning and you\u2019re expected to give it to the younger members in the family when you become a working adult.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When visiting a Muslim home during Hari Raya, you should wear decent clothes and should also take <a href=\"\/gifts\/hari-raya\">Hari Raya gift hampers<\/a> with you as a sign of respect towards the family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<section class=\"add_custom_product\"><\/section>\n<p><script>\nlet productInfo = [\n    {\n        title: \"Best-Selling Hari Raya Gifts\",\n        collectionLink: \"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/gifts\/hari-raya\",\n        collectionData: [\n            {\n                title: \"Hari Raya Nourishment Delight\",\n                img: \"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/images\/pr\/x\/v20240319195458\/hari-raya-nourishment-delight_1.jpg\",\n                imgAlt: \"Hari raya gift nourishment delight hamper image\",\n                price: \"78\",\n                link: \"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/gift\/hari-raya-nourishment-delight?UTM=blogs\",\n            },\n            {\n                title: \"Healthy Nuts & Sweets Basket\",\n                img: \"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/images\/pr\/x\/v20200406232907\/healthy-nuts-sweets-basket_1.jpg\",\n                imgAlt: \"Hari raya Healthy Nuts & Sweets Basket image\",\n                price: \"150\",\n                link: \"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/gift\/healthy-nuts-sweets-basket?UTM=blogs\",\n            },\n\t\t\t{\n                title: \"Sparkling Juice & Snacks Basket\",\n                img: \"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/images\/pr\/x\/v20220902141637\/sparkling-juice-snacks-basket_1.jpg\",\n                imgAlt: \"Hari raya Sparkling Juice & Snacks Basket image\",\n                price: \"117\",\n                link: \"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/gift\/sparkling-juice-snacks-basket?UTM=blogs\",\n            },\n        ],\n    },]\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hari Raya Puasa, also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, is one of the most celebrated occasions in the Singapore Muslim community. 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